Credits Available: 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Description: Often seen in Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), arise as a consequence of immune system involvement and can have myriad health consequences. Both CIDP and MMN are characterized by complex presentations and frequent misdiagnoses. CIDP shows gradual peripheral nerve demyelination, leading to weakness and sensory loss, while MMN presents with asymmetric weakness devoid of sensory complications. With an array of treatment options, managing polyneuropathy in CIDP and MMN can be challenging. This collaborative platform serves as a unifying space for healthcare providers, facilitating the exchange of insights and elevating the standard of care for patients affected by CIDP and MMN. In this learning activity, you will learn how to enhance the lives of CIDP and MMN patients via a program promoting local and cross-community support, driving effective practice-sharing for better outcomes.

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This program is intended for:
Target Professions: DO, MD, MBBS, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
Target Specialties: Neurology, Infusion Specialist, Electromyography Specialist

Patricia Melville

Stony Brook University Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner

Patricia Melville is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Instructor at the Stony Brook University MS Comprehensive Care Center. She is the past president of the Long Island MS Nurses Society and the President Elect of the MS Nurse International Certification Board. She is an active member of the local NMSS Healthcare Provider Council. Ms. Melville has lectured both nationally and internationally on MS and MS Care. She is an author on numerous peer reviewed articles on clinical care in MS. At Stony Brook, she developed a MS Nursing Fellowship program to educate and mentor future MS nurses. She is a sub-investigator on numerous MS clinical trials. Ms. Melville received her undergraduate and graduate training at SUNY Stony Brook. She is certified as an MS Nurse.